Open Contest 2026 BYC Calendar Photo Contest - We Need Your Pictures!

[CherishedFowlGuardian]

@casportpony I just wanted to make sure that the Naked Neck chicken was removed because I can still see it on the spreadsheet, and I wanted the picture.

 

[StephJuno]

You can check here (spreadsheet); this is all that got approved and disqualified.

thanks!

 

[Birdlove2011]

Our Shelly girl she is the lowest on the totem pole in our flock but she is the sweetest girl.

Being the sweetest is what makes her on top...lol she is beautiful!

 

[CherishedFowlGuardian]

@casportpony i just wanted to make sure that the Naked neck chicken was removed because i can still see it and i wanted the picture.

I was hoping you could switch (NN) to this picture.

 

[Birdlove2011]

"Soup"erman has amassed quite the following I'm not sure that I'll be able to eat him after this...maybe he just needs to find a home with some lovely hens of his own.

Lol yes. Let's go with plan B. You can't mess with the Soup! He is majestic.

 

[CherishedFowlGuardian]

thanks!

No problem!

 

[drstratton]

One entry… not sure if it is the correct format.. please don’t ask me to fix as I wouldn’t know where to beginView attachment 4206304

Two entry… View attachment 4206306

Three entry.. View attachment 4206307

I love your girls!

 

[Jmazurick]

Important - Please Read

All entries are entered into a spreadsheet as they are submitted, and you can check this spreadsheet to see if your entry qualifies.

Entries will be disqualified if:

• The photo cannot be cropped to 3000 x 2000. For more information about this, please see the Cropping Examples below.
• The photo is too small to judge. The photo you upload must be at LEAST 3,000 pixels wide by 2,000 pixels tall. If you aren't sure of your photo's size, use this: Imageonline.co.
• The photo is a screenshot. No screenshots allowed.
• The photo has text, watermarks, datestamps, etc., on it.
• The photo has people in it.
• The photo has been heavily edited. We want to see the world through your eyes, not through the excessive use of editing tools. However, basic cropping and poop removal is allowed.

In the comments section of the sheet, the reason for disqualification is listed.

If your entry has been disqualified, you may enter a replacement, just make a new post, and we will make a note in the spreadsheet.

If you submit four entries, and then find or take a better photo, you can replace one of the existing entries by posting the new photo and informing us of the replacement.

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Cropping Examples.​

New for this year! Photos in the portrait format will be accepted if they can be cropped. Below are examples of photos that can and cannot be cropped to fit the template.


This photo was used in the 2021 Calendar.


This can be cropped because all of the rooster is in the template.

Original	Cropped
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This photo was used in the 2022 Calendar.


This can be cropped because all of the chick is in the template.

Original	Cropped
View attachment 4110373	View attachment 4110374

This cannot be cropped because the comb & wattles extend past the edge of the template:

Original	Cropped
View attachment 4110377	View attachment 4110378

This cannot be cropped because the comb & toes extend past the edge of the template:

Original	Cropped
View attachment 4110379	View attachment 4110380

This is an image we might consider if it's well-focused, well-composed, and aesthetically pleasing.

Original	Cropped
View attachment 4110381	View attachment 4110382

​

Hope this helps!

Important - Please Read

All entries are entered into a spreadsheet as they are submitted, and you can check this spreadsheet to see if your entry qualifies.

Entries will be disqualified if:

• The photo cannot be cropped to 3000 x 2000. For more information about this, please see the Cropping Examples below.
• The photo is too small to judge. The photo you upload must be at LEAST 3,000 pixels wide by 2,000 pixels tall. If you aren't sure of your photo's size, use this: Imageonline.co.
• The photo is a screenshot. No screenshots allowed.
• The photo has text, watermarks, datestamps, etc., on it.
• The photo has people in it.
• The photo has been heavily edited. We want to see the world through your eyes, not through the excessive use of editing tools. However, basic cropping and poop removal is allowed.

In the comments section of the sheet, the reason for disqualification is listed.

If your entry has been disqualified, you may enter a replacement, just make a new post, and we will make a note in the spreadsheet.

If you submit four entries, and then find or take a better photo, you can replace one of the existing entries by posting the new photo and informing us of the replacement.

---

Cropping Examples.​

New for this year! Photos in the portrait format will be accepted if they can be cropped. Below are examples of photos that can and cannot be cropped to fit the template.


This photo was used in the 2021 Calendar.


This can be cropped because all of the rooster is in the template.

Original	Cropped
View attachment 4110375	View attachment 4110376

This photo was used in the 2022 Calendar.


This can be cropped because all of the chick is in the template.

Original	Cropped
View attachment 4110373	View attachment 4110374

This cannot be cropped because the comb & wattles extend past the edge of the template:

Original	Cropped
View attachment 4110377	View attachment 4110378

This cannot be cropped because the comb & toes extend past the edge of the template:

Original	Cropped
View attachment 4110379	View attachment 4110380

This is an image we might consider if it's well-focused, well-composed, and aesthetically pleasing.

Original	Cropped
View attachment 4110381	View attachment 4110382

​

Hope this helps!

 

[CabritaChicks]

Back home from surgery yesterday evening: I have been summoned.
I cant possibility compete, the images submitted are amazing. Ill throw in one of my favorites- really explains their personalities. It will never win, but brings back fond memories of my mutt eggs.

 

[Jmazurick]

Important - Please Read

All entries are entered into a spreadsheet as they are submitted, and you can check this spreadsheet to see if your entry qualifies.

Entries will be disqualified if:

• The photo cannot be cropped to 3000 x 2000. For more information about this, please see the Cropping Examples below.
• The photo is too small to judge. The photo you upload must be at LEAST 3,000 pixels wide by 2,000 pixels tall. If you aren't sure of your photo's size, use this: Imageonline.co.
• The photo is a screenshot. No screenshots allowed.
• The photo has text, watermarks, datestamps, etc., on it.
• The photo has people in it.
• The photo has been heavily edited. We want to see the world through your eyes, not through the excessive use of editing tools. However, basic cropping and poop removal is allowed.

In the comments section of the sheet, the reason for disqualification is listed.

If your entry has been disqualified, you may enter a replacement, just make a new post, and we will make a note in the spreadsheet.

If you submit four entries, and then find or take a better photo, you can replace one of the existing entries by posting the new photo and informing us of the replacement.

---

Cropping Examples.​

New for this year! Photos in the portrait format will be accepted if they can be cropped. Below are examples of photos that can and cannot be cropped to fit the template.


This photo was used in the 2021 Calendar.


This can be cropped because all of the rooster is in the template.

Original	Cropped
View attachment 4110375	View attachment 4110376

This photo was used in the 2022 Calendar.


This can be cropped because all of the chick is in the template.

Original	Cropped
View attachment 4110373	View attachment 4110374

This cannot be cropped because the comb & wattles extend past the edge of the template:

Original	Cropped
View attachment 4110377	View attachment 4110378

This cannot be cropped because the comb & toes extend past the edge of the template:

Original	Cropped
View attachment 4110379	View attachment 4110380

This is an image we might consider if it's well-focused, well-composed, and aesthetically pleasing.

Original	Cropped
View attachment 4110381	View attachment 4110382

​

Hope this helps!